New ZealandWatch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'15 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandSwept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmerValentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.10 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandHundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō eventMore than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.10 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandLoved too much: Popular Matapōuri Mermaid Pools slowly recoveringThe delicate Mermaid Pools used to have up to 1000 visitors a day.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailGracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 salesMacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.04 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for swimmer missing at Karioitahi BeachThe missing person is one of three who got into trouble in the water.02 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandFour days of fine weather needed for safe swimming after stormsMore than 20 beaches were closed around the Auckland region due to contamination.31 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandAuckland lifeguards repeatedly abused by swimmers, told to 'f*** off'Lifeguards at Auckland beach were subjected to verbal abuse by swimmers.31 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandPeople swimming at Auckland’s Mission Bay despite sewage overflowFriday's downpours have washed sewage and other nasties into the water.30 Dec 12:41 AM
New ZealandCoastline drownings 'a national tragedy' - new reportSurf Life-Saving New Zealand's report looks at NZ drowning toll.28 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandAlgal bloom is back in Hawke's Bay, no swimming or shellfish collecting on Cape Coast advisedThe bloom off Te Awanga and Haumoana has been tested and the risk of toxicity is low.23 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandMore than 90 drowning fatalities forecast by the end of this yearThere have been 86 deaths by drowning this year and modelling predicts another six.23 Dec 08:02 AM
New ZealandTwo double drownings in five days highlight river dangers, says coronerAlmost two years ago, two drowned in the Manawatū River. Days later, another two died.22 Dec 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelOpen-water swim tours are surging in popularity. Here's whyRiding the wave of popularity, swimming tours are the latest travel trend to try.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summerThe Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.21 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandIn the shallows: Death at Ocean Beach and early rip rescues spark summer warningThe man was identified by police on Monday as 26-year-old Hyuckjun Kown, of Auckland.18 Dec 08:03 AM
SportWhat's the easiest Olympic sport?NZ Herald sports journalist Bonnie Jansen hit the streets to ask the public what they think the easiest Olympic Sport is. Video / Alyse WrightWatch16 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandDid the cyclone affect Hawke's Bay's hidden natural hot springs?The springs are one of the few places left to enjoy thermal pools for free.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaking a splash: An expert's guide to doing the perfect bomb/manuThose judged as having the best manu could head to the world championships.15 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandBlack flags: Popular Auckland beaches blacklisted due to sewageSafeswim has advised against swimming the beaches along Castor Bay.13 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandHometown hero targets Ironman World Championships in Taupō next yearAll eyes now turn to the Ironman World Championships in Taupō next year.10 Dec 10:42 PM
TravelHe went to Bora Bora for a romantic holiday with his wife. He left with a world record“My wife wasn’t overjoyed," Nick Edwards said of his commitment to the gruelling feat.08 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Real people, preventable deaths': Drowning prevention charity wins life-saving Xmas bonusDrowning Prevention Auckland gets a Christmas grant from Auckland Airport.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OlympicsKiwi Olympic medal hopeful to join rivals in Paris buildupLewis Clareburt is at the world-renowned aquatic programme at Arizona State University.05 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandHamiltonians split on $1.7m makeover plans for Wellington Street BeachStorms and river level fluctuations this year have caused the jetty to collapse.03 Dec 09:35 PM
KahuTop gong for world-class Dunedin swimmerSwimmer Erika Fairweather takes out top Māori Sports Award.26 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandFlash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on MondayA fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘Really thrilled’: Napier to feature on the world triathlon circuitTick off February 24-25 for the triathlon in Napier.14 Nov 03:39 AM
Sport'That felt tough': Erika Fairweather books third World Champs spotThe Ngāi Tahu swimmer, 19, has already qualified in two other events for the world champs.12 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandWater quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in WhanganuiThe majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.09 Nov 04:04 PM
KahuRāhui placed after triathlon death to be lifted todayRespects have been paid after a swimmer died off Napier on Saturday.05 Nov 06:45 PM
